Lots to talk about—mental health and supports for students February 7, 2019
On a bright and exceptionally crisp -10C day in January, students gathered around a fire, roasted marshmallows and sipped hot chocolate—all in the name of…
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Sparkes Notes: When all you've got sorted is your laundry January 24, 2019
Amy Sparkes is in her third year of her BBA program with a focus in Marketing and Communications, and is currently working as a Communications…
News Nibbles: Food Services goes green January 22, 2019
TRU Food Services cares about its environmental impact. Here are some ways we’re helping make our campus more environmentally conscious: Ditching Plastic Straws The Den…
Nicole’s Notes: Saying yes to the student experience December 13, 2018
As a Communications and Marketing WorkStudy student for the Faculty of Student Development, Nicole Stanchfield is seeing student life in a whole new light. Currently…
Nicole’s Notes: Spilling the tea about consent November 22, 2018
As a Work Study student for the Faculty of Student Development’s Communications and Marketing team, Nicole Stanchfield is seeing student life in a whole new light. Currently…
Nicole’s Notes: Top tips for self-care and cozy productivity November 5, 2018
As a Work Study student for the Faculty of Student Development's Communications and Marketing team, Nicole Stanchfield is seeing student life in a whole new light. Currently…
Sleep Centre Clinic aims to put more people to sleep October 12, 2018
Respiratory therapy students working to diagnose sleep disorders and connect community members with proper treatment just got busier. The TRU Centre for Respiratory Health and…
Reflections of an almost graduate: “Brain” and the battles within ourselves April 10, 2018
Fourth-year student Chantal Cadorette feels as lost as a set of car keys tucked deep into a couch cushion. Now in her final semester, the…
Leadership lessons learned from the sidelines March 28, 2018
On the heels of winning the 2018 Neil Russell Student Leadership Award, Kaitlin Lomas is not only approaching her undergraduate finish line, she’s also catching…
Reflections of an almost graduate: creating space to clear your head February 7, 2018
Fourth-year student Chantal Cadorette feels as lost as a set of car keys tucked deep into a couch cushion. Now in her final semester, the…
On January 31st Let’s Wear Blue TRU! January 30, 2018
On January 31’s Let’s Wear Blue TRU! Let’s demonstrate that it is ok to talk about mental health at TRU - we are open to…
Responding to the realities of the opioid crisis November 29, 2017
In light of the pervasive opioid crisis causing tragic ripple effects across the province, and with the impact deeply felt on campus and within the…
Student leader fosters anti-violence initiatives in rural areas November 9, 2017
Raised on a ranch in McLure and educated in Barriere, BC, Alysha Piva has a tremendous affection for the mountainous region. In fact, though she…
TRU confessions: the parents tell all October 20, 2017
Sending a child off to university is an exciting and proud milestone in the life of every parent lucky enough to experience it. That said,…
Finding Meaning at the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy October 3, 2017
More than just assignments, exams and career preparedness; university is also a time of personal growth and self-reflection. “At some point in their educational lifespan,…
Three cheers for peers April 26, 2017
Over an afternoon of academic acknowledgments, the Peer Recognition Event on April 12 honored the volunteers, mentors, advisors and tutors from a number of campus…
Support and services available throughout the summer semesters April 25, 2017
Summertime in Kamloops is a highlight of the calendar year. The sun is shining, the sky is blue and the great outdoors are calling. All…
Pace yourself with safe partying practices March 15, 2017
When alcohol is involved, it can be all too easy to cut loose and lose control of your facilities and good sense. Over-intoxication can lead…
Long Night Against Procrastination reignites academic spark March 9, 2017
Time flies—that’s hardly a secret. By this point in the semester, we’re often depleted, discouraged, suffering from writer’s block and feeling overwhelmed by our workload. …
Love is in the air—all week long February 14, 2017
Valentine’s Day is not just for sweethearts; whether it’s a friend, co-worker, lab partner or study buddy, take a moment to tell someone that they…
